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Hosts France among trio to book Tokyo 2020 places at final archery qualifier

  • Archery

The United States, Indonesia and hosts France clinched the final three Olympic spots in the recurve men

Two of the places were secured after the semi-finals with, the US overcoming France 6-0 before Indonesia

saw off Ukraine 6-2.After the disappointment of losing their semi-final, France responded in fine fashion

pic.twitter.com/Dj2k5zlVcp— World Archery (@worldarchery) June 19, 2021Their last three arrows against France

In the quarter-finals, France downed Mexico 5-3, the US ran out 6-2 winners against Spain, Indonesia

victory over Italy and Ukraine proved too strong for Malaysia, winning  6-2.The US, Indonesia and France



Platini to return to football but Blatter set to appear before judge over case that bought them down

  • Football

Disgraced former UEFA President Michel Platini has confirmed that he is to become the French representative on the Board of FIFPro, the world players' union in what will be his first role in sports administration since he was banned for alleged ethics breaches. 

is due take up his post in November"This makes me very happy," the 65-year-old Platini told Agence France-Presse


French NOC holds hustings ahead of four-way Presidential election

  • EOC

The four candidates to follow Denis Masseglia as President of the French National Olympic and Sports Committee (CNOSF) have taken part in a hustings ahead of the election later this month.

introduced to the French sports movement, how to address a decrease in the number of certified coaches in France

candidate not directly affiliated with one sport, and indeed the only candidate not to have represented France



Eight-day women's Tour de France to launch in 2022 supported by Zwift

  • Cycling

Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) has announced a women’s Tour de France will launch in 2022, with the

start in Paris on the Champs-Elysées on July 24, alongside the final stage of the 2022 men’s Tour de France

who have been announced as the presenting partner.The race will be given the official name "Tour de France

Building an event like the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift means offering women's cycling an event that

Full details of the race are expected to be announced on October 14, when the 2022 Tour de France is

Building on the success of the Virtual Tour de France on Zwift last year, this has been many months in



Ndour on song as reigning champions Spain bounce back at FIBA Women's EuroBasket

  • Basketball

Defending champions Spain bounced back from a shock opening-game loss at the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s EuroBasket tournament today, while four sides remain unbeaten and are assured of a place in the knockout rounds.

are guaranteed a top-three finish.Italy earned their first win, defeating Montenegro 77-61.Over in France


Uganda out of Olympic rugby sevens qualifier following COVID-19 outbreak

  • Rugby Sevens

Zimbabwe's men began the rugby sevens Olympic repechage tournament with a convincing win against Mexico - although it was the only game played in Monaco today after Uganda were withdrawn following a coronavirus outbreak.

and Argentina are in Pool A, Jamaica, Tunisia, Papua New Guinea and Kazakhstan make up Pool B, and France



Activists to hold global protests on Olympic Day against staging of Beijing 2022

  • Beijing 2022

Protests are set to be held in around 50 cities across the world calling for a mass boycott of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics and Paralympics "over one of the worst human rights crises of our time".

countries.According to campaigners, there are protests planned for Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, India, France


Belarus shock defending champions Spain in Women's EuroBasket opener

  • Basketball

Co-hosts and defending champions Spain were stunned by Belarus on the opening day of the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s EuroBasket tournament.

Greece 70-55 in the group's other encounter.Across the border, at Rhénus Sport in Strasbourg, co-hosts France



World’s top two, Farag and ElShorbagy, drawn together at PSA World Tour Finals

  • Squash

Egypt’s Ali Farag and Mohamed ElShorbagy - respectively the men’s world number one and two - have been drawn together in Group A of the Professional Squash Association (PSA) World Tour Finals at Cairo’s Mall of Arabia between June 22 and 27.

International final, which El Sherbini won.They are joined by world number four Camille Serme from France


Spain target third straight FIBA Women's EuroBasket title

  • Basketball

Spain will target a third consecutive International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Women’s EuroBasket title when the 16-team tournament begins tomorrow.

ago.Serbia will face neighbours Montenegro, with Greece and Italy also competing in Group B.Co-hosts France

Women’s World Cup in Australia.Women’s EuroBasket could also provide a key build-up event for Belgium, France